RIS

Happening Tomorrow!

Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), in collaboration with the Delhi School of Economics, is organising a High-level Policy Dialogue on the Union Budget 2026-27 and the Economic Survey 2025-26 titled 'Roadmap for Atmanirbhar Bharat in a Fragmented World with Strong Headwinds'.

We are honoured to welcome Dr. V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor, Government of India, as the Keynote Speaker.

The panel features an eminent group of Speakers:
* Mr. A.K. Bhattacharya, Editorial Director, Business Standard
* Mr. P Vaidyanathan Iyer, Managing Editor, The Indian Express
* Prof. Simrit Kaur, Principal, Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) and Professor, Faculty of Management Studies - University of Delhi
* Dr. Charan Singh, CEO & Founder Director, EGROW Foundation
* Dr. Sekhar C.S.C., Professor, Institute of Economic Growth
* Dr. Prabir De, Professor, CMEC - Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity, RIS

The session will be moderated by Prof. Ram Singh, Director, Delhi School of Economics.

📅 Date: 7 February 2026
⏰Time: 2:30 pm onwards
📍 Venue: The Imperial New Delhi.

Live streaming is available at:
https://lnkd.in/gnJszmCm

Concept Note & Agenda for the discussion available at: https://lnkd.in/gf5A2rp4

We look forward to an engaging discussion on India’s economic priorities, global positioning, and the road ahead towards Viksit Bharat 2047.

या कुन्देन्दु तुषारहारधवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता।
या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना॥
ब्रह्माच्युतशंकरप्रभृतिभिः देवैः सदा वन्दिता।
सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा॥

On the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami, Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), New Delhi, celebrates the spirit of renewal, learning, and creativity.

May the blessings of Maa Saraswati inspire wisdom, harmony, and new beginnings.

The India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, and Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) explore avenues to strengthen their partnership through joint academic initiatives.

Prof. (Dr.) K G Suresh, Director, IHC, met Prof. Sachin Kumar Sharma, Director General, RIS, to discuss initiating an IHC–RIS seminar series focusing on India–ASEAN cultural connectivity, historical linkages, and people-to-people exchanges.

The proposed seminar series aims to foster sustained scholarly collaboration, bringing together researchers, historians, and policy practitioners to deepen understanding of the cultural foundations underpinning contemporary India–ASEAN relations.